Office of the CIO

UF Information Technology governance is a well-defined, transparent process. These topical advisory committees provide recommendations and guidance on policies, standards, and priorities in support of the university’s mission and business goals.

The CIO guides the decision making processes through the IT Governance. Through well established engagement mechanisms and processes, the CIO ensures that all groups relying on IT within the UF community have the ability to provide input that reaches all levels of the IT Governance structure.

Role

The Office of the CIO oversees and manages IT Governance, including the planning processes. The CIO, as member of the IT Cabinet, has authoritative involvement in campus IT decisions. In addition, the following responsibilities are included:

Guides UFIT Governance to establish priorities and allocate resources

Channels UF-wide policy, standard, and investment recommendations of the IT Policy Council to the IT Cabinet

Fosters constructive communication between the IT Governance layers and receives unresolved complaints

Engages the UF community and multiple constituencies in IT Governance

Ensures that the IT Cabinet is able to function in its role as joint decision making authority regarding campus IT investments

Collaborates with pertinent other stakeholders, including the Faculty Senate, key business, academic, and IT leaders